1995 N Reg Aston Martin DB7 Supercharged 3.2 Automatic
Petrol, Cheviot Red Metallic Magnolia hide piped seats, 95,000 miles . ABS, Automatic Transmission, Tracker, Cruise Control, Heated Seat, Immobilizer, Leather Gearknob, Leather Steering Wheel, Adjustable Steering Column.Mesh Grille, 20"Alloys,Deep pile overrugs, 6 pack CD system, Full A.M. history, Part ex. taken, A stunning vehicle, Mobile: 07970 831 608 Managing Directors personal car! £29,995.

 

How about a W reg M5 (with trimmings), advertised on Autotrader (in Black) with sensible miles for £28K.

AnilS.

 

SLIGHTLY OUT OF MY REACH, BUT NOW THAT YOU MENTION IT, i HAVE SPENT THE LAST COUPLE OF DAYS LOOKING AT SECOND HAND 5 SERIES,

(oops caps was on)

saw a couple of nice 528's with serious amount of kit, or perhaps a 530d and forget all about this sports car with zero mpg thing.

 

Like the idea of the M5, but servicing and insurance is going to hurt. I got a quote for an ZM3 coupe this week to get an idea, and bearing in mind my 225 TT costs me 1200, the lowest quote was 1800 up to about 3k! I suspect the M5 at 400hp is going to be well over 2k.

Serious motor though..

 

KEF, I have driven the following in the last couple of weeks;

M5 - Very, very fast and lovely noise, but heavy clutch so tried..
530i Sport - fast (enough) and sport has all the bits you need, plus it was an auto, which really drove well.
530d Sport - as above but with so much more torque.
840Ci Sport - nice looking but heavy and a bit yesterday. Still turns heads though.
Merc SL320 - for glorious cruising, with the glass panoramic roof.

All were sensible mileage, some warrantied and between £19K (840Ci) and £28K (M5).

Will decide soon if any replace RX8, for my affections though M5 and SL320 very close.

AnilS.

 

Considering this one. Have a look at http://www.drivethedeal.com/options....dr&capid=25515 for a price. I think its not available until November. According to WhatCar the residuals are about 5K better.

 

3.2 V6 sounds very good indeed. Only problem, as with most german cars, by the time youve specced it up it costs a lot more.

Add leather+heated, metallic, BOSE, 17"s and Xenons and youre over £27k.

 

Your specs around £25875 from http://www.drivethedeal.com/options....dr&capid=25515

 

Its not just german cars, swedish outfits saab and volvo arent that far behind on the "ahh i want that option" then adds a shed load to the actual cost.

 

Anyone else like SLK's? There are several SLK320's (manual) on Autotrader. 2 years old for about £25K.

It would cost more to maintain and insure than an RX-8, and it's about as thirsty - but that will be more than offset by the very low depreciation. And theres lots of torque, great build quality and that amazing roof.

 

but the slk is a 2 seater is it not.

Or the seat in the back for the midgets...

 

The SLK320's a bit slower than the RX-8 but a good car, decent residuals too (not sure after new moddle is launched, but wont be poor).

As to that Aston wow, but 95k miles? heh servicing wont be cheap...

 

Yes it's a 2 seater. But at least it's an alternative to the S2000's everyone seems to be planning to buy at the moment.

 

Oohh I found a compromise!

not 2 seats, not 4 seats...

But 3!

here it is lads ....

http://www.qv500.com/adschristiesf1.htm

Now where was that bank load application form....

 

Great option. I'll take two please.:D

AnilS.

 

well well well

some of the more interested among us may find it mirthworthly that my mates Z4 has had oil usage issues. A bit, no in fact a LOT like the issues that the S2000 had when it came out. Another mate had a REAL issue trying to get his S2000 back on the road when all of the oil leaked out in the first week of getting the car and it seized! His was one of the first few released and probably was the first person to point out the oil problem which plagued the early cars.

Also, back to the Z4, my mate was sent a part of the car they forgot to put on before giving it to him (so much for BMW checks!) - the chrome exhaust pipes! hahahahahaahaha
AND they sent them to him in the post to fit himself (not hard I know) hahahaahah

 

lol fitting your own parts to a brand new £30k BMW.

I'd want serious groveling for that.